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Monday, January 30, 2012

Japan studies flora and fauna near Fukushima plant

Japan studies flora and fauna near Fukushima plant

Tokyo (AFP) Jan 30, 2012
Japanese scientists are studying how radiation has affected plants and animals living near the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, an official said Monday. Researchers are examining field mice, red pine trees, a certain type of shellfish and other wild flora and fauna in and around the 20 kilometre (12 mile) no-go zone surrounding the plant, an Environment Ministry official said. "The rese

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